When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me. - Erma Louise Bombeck. View more images...

People are always asking couples whose marriage has endured at least a quarter of a century for their secret for success. Actually, it is no secret at all. I am a forgiving woman. Long ago, I forgave my husband for not being Paul Newman. - Erma Louise Bombeck. View more images...

Don't confuse fame with success. Madonna is one; Helen Keller is the other. - Erma Louise Bombeck. View more images...